Description
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with tangy lemon curd and a fluffy meringue topping, creating a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a springform pan to form crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until center is set. Cool, then spread lemon curd on top.
- Whip egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding sugar until stiff. Spread meringue over cheesecake.
- Broil or torch meringue until golden. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Make the lemon curd from scratch for best flavor.
- Serve chilled with extra lemon zest on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: lemon meringue cheesecake, lemon cheesecake, baked cheesecake